Thursday, 28 March, DAMMAM (Saudi Arabia): Strong winds and rough seas continue to disrupt the time schedule at the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia in Dammam, the opening round of the 2019 UIM F1H2O World Championship.

During this afternoon the 30km/h winds blowing in off the Gulf and one meter plus waves forced the hand of race officials and the postponement of today’s extra free practice and with similar conditions expected on Friday the decision to reschedule and bring forward Friday’s Rebellion Official Qualifying was taken.

Originally scheduled to start at 1600hrs [local] Rebellion Official Qualifying will now start at 10.30hrs with teams getting their first and only opportunity to get out onto the water for a one hour practice session at 0815hrs.

Revised Timings:

Friday, 29 March

0815 – 0915: F1H2O Free Practice

0930 – 0950: F4 Free Practice

1000 – 1020: F4 Time Trials

1030 - 1130: Rebellion Official Qualifying

Saturday, 30 March

0900 – 0930: Drivers Briefing

0940 – 1000: F4 Free Practice

1010 – 1030: F4 Time Trials

1045 – 1145: F1H2O Free Practice

1430 – 1450: F4 Race

            1545: F1H2O Parade Lap

1600 – 1700: F1H2O Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia